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Familyhood

2016Movie1 h 59 min

ComedyDrama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A moving, cathartic drama movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

There's something thicker than blood.

An aging actress is desperate to become a mother. In menopause and too controversial for legal adoption, she decides to illegally adopt from a pregnant teenager while publicly faking pregnancy. The ensuing media circus at first revitalizes her career but then threatens to grow out of control and destroy everything she cares about.

Feels like

  • Korean Comedy-Drama
  • Celebrity Life
  • Faux Pregnancy Scheme
  • Family & Motherhood Themes
  • Media Satire
  • Public Image vs. Reality
  • Emotional Journey
  • Heartwarming & Humorous

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Kim Tae-gon
Written by
Sin Dong-seon
Produced by
Lee Jung-eun, Choi Won-ki
Music by
Kim Tae-seong, Jung Ji-hoon, Kim Yeon-jeong

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 29, 2016 · 1 h 59 min · Strong Language

Released
June 29, 2016
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
15 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Familyhood?"

Questions about Familyhood

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Familyhood worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.4).

Will Familyhood make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).

Is Familyhood plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Familyhood in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.